SANTA FE EXPRESS Newsletter — Vfw post 846

8804 GRANT AVE. OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS — (913) 648-4991

SEPTEMBER 2017 OFFICERS’ REPORTS

SEPTEMER CALENDAR

POW/MIA CEREMONY

DAVID LUTHER MUSIC

OVERLAND PARK PARADE

KARAOKE NIGHT

TEXAS HOLD’EM

PROGRAMS

HALL RENTAL

COMRADESHIP

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Post Website: www.vfwpost846ks.org Facebook link: VFW Post 846

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MEMBERSHIP!

COMMANDER’s COLUMN….. “Principles Above Personalities” ...MIKE BRUNNING, Commander

Comrades… Just a few notes to share. we are getting well into the year with a rough start but soon to be a suc-cessful year. Lots of changes. Let’s keep up the momentum. First off let us all welcome two new Bartenders Lisa Brunning and Heather Benoit. Let’s make them feel welcomed and remember all Bartenders work hard to deal with a bunch of rode hard and put away wet combat veterans for little pay so please tip them well. Keep in mind that the VFW has Scholarship Programs so if you have a child a grandchild that can apply for the youth scholarship please encourage them to do so. Please check with me for more information. In addition to we also have Voice of Democracy, Patriot Pen, Teachers, EMS, Fire Fighters and Police of the Year Awards that we can also give out. Please let us know of any candidate you wish to enter. I would like to extend a thanks to both Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme for donating for our successful hosting of District 2 School of Instruction and all those who helped set up the hall. Upcoming events that I would like to see everybody attend, POW/MIA Recognition Day Sunday September 10th (Very Important) Show your support. Overland Park Fall Fest Parade. (We will be in the parade so please join us to support Post awareness with a ride in the parade). October 13th the Eisenhower Vigil in Abilene, KS. I hope that we can have enough volunteers for this honored tradition. If any of our members are forced to stay in a hospital due to illness or surgery please check up on them. If they wish to not have visitors please call. Show them we are concerned. Last but very important, Membership. Lets all check with all our Brothers and Sisters to encourage them to renew their membership. God Bless and remember — If you want to make a difference VOLUNTEER! ...Commander MICHAEL

VFW AUXILIARY… . ...TANYA BRUNNING, President

Greetings Auxiliary Members, It’s that time of year, membership renewal. MALTA, the new Auxiliary member-ship site, is now available. Please be sure to login and update your information, even if you are a Life Member. This will make sure that we can keep you updated on all the exciting events that are coming up. If you don’t have internet access, let me know and we can arrange a time to meet at the Post to complete your updates. There is a Buddy Poppy drive Labor Day weekend on Saturday, September 2. We are doing morning and after-noon shifts. Any little bit of time helps, leave a message at the Post for Jack Hiles if you can make it. The Overland Park Fall Festival parade is Saturday, September 23rd. Please join us to bring in the fall and rep-resent the VFW 846 Auxiliary. Don’t forget about the Mouse Races on November 4. Tell your friends and family; it is a great family friendly evening. We will need help with food and running the betting windows. Sponsorship forms will be available soon. ...TANYA BRUNNING, President

– We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give — Winston Churchill

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

BUDDY

POPPY

DRIVE

3 4 5 7pm — House

Comm. meets

6 7 8 9

DAVID

LUTHER

Guitar &

Song

7-10 pm

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

KARAOKE

7 to 11 pm

17 18

USAF 1947

19 20 21 22 Help Decorate Float

23

Overland

Park Day

PARADE

24 25 26 27 28

V.A.

Hospital

Visit

5:45 pm

29 30

VETERANS of FOREIGN WARS SANTA FE TRAIL POST 846

8804 GRANT, OVERLAND PARK, KS 66212

Phone: (913) 648-4991

www.facebook.com/vfwpost846

Website www.vfwpost846ks.org/

SEPTEMBER

2017

Dinner at 7pm TEXAS

HOLD’EM

7 and 10 pm

Dinner at 7pm TEXAS

HOLD’EM

7 and 10 pm

Dinner at 7pm TEXAS

HOLD’EM

7 and 10 pm

Dinner at 7pm TEXAS

HOLD’EM

7 and 10 pm

Dinner at 7pm TEXAS

HOLD’EM

7 and 10 pm

$1 TACOs

$1 TACOs

$1 TACOs

LIFE WITH

PTSD 6pm

LIFE WITH

PTSD 6pm

LIFE WITH

PTSD 6pm

$1 TACOs

LIFE WITH

PTSD 6pm

Post & Aux.

Meetings 7pm

Planning

Meeting

6pm

TEXAS

HOLD’EM

7 and 10 pm

TEXAS

HOLD’EM

7 and 10 pm

TEXAS

HOLD’EM

7 and 10 pm

TEXAS

HOLD’EM

7 and 10 pm

PATRIOT’s

DAY POW/MIA

CEREMONY

at O.P. City

Hall — 11am

GOLD STAR

MOTHERS

DAY

NATIONAL

POW/MIA DAY

K.C. CHIEFS at PATRIOTS

7:30 pm on the

BIG SCREEN !

To all members: Is there anything in particu-

lar you’d like to see at the Post?

Let us know and we’ll talk about it.

Call the Post or bring it up at the meeting.

K.C. CHIEFS vs EAGLES

Noon on the

BIG SCREEN !

L.A.

3:25

pm

Ho Chi Minh Dies — 1969

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KARAOKE on Saturday, Sep. 16… Please join us and your friends for some good-time Karaoke starting at 7pm. It’s always fun to sing along, or just sit back with a cool drink and enjoy the “talent.”

TEXAS HOLD’EM NOW ON FRIDAYS and MONDAYS, TOO... Every Monday and Friday evening in the Canteen, 7pm and 10pm (with Prestige Poker.) Only $5 buy-in donation. Dinner is available at 7pm. GOOD LUCK!

ONE-DOLLAR $1 TACO TUESDAY

Every Tuesday starting at 6:30. Take a

break and come on down!

Starting Sept. 10, our Canteen will be open on Sundays at 11:30. Come on down and watch your team on the Big Screen TV.

LIFE WITH P.T.S.D. discussion with Norm Holle every Tuesday at 6pm at the Post. Remember, it’s not about what’s Wrong with you, it’s about what Happened to you. Norm and his wife Carolyn have 15 years experience in this field of helping Veterans. Norm’s phone is (913) 856-4310.

Quote to contemplate — “The two most impor-tant days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” ~ Mark Twain

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CHAPLAIN’S REPORT... Past commander and Editor Ray Calore is recuperating from emer-gency abdominal aorta surgery, on August 25th. Commander Mike Brunning is recuperating from back surgery,

done on August 2nd. Also, Dana Pflumm is getting used to her “other new knee”, replaced on August 16th. That gives her a complete new set ! We wish them all a speedy and complete re-covery. Hurry back! ...Chaplain LANE

ANSWER to LAST MONTH’S TRIVIA… The most decorated US Navy warship of World War II was the USS Enterprise (CV-6), having earned 20 battle stars. TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE MONTH… What is the name of U.S. military op-erations in Afghanistan?

V.A. HOSPITAL REPORT…

Hello All!

Mary Secrest and Chris Anderson trav-

eled to the Leavenworth VA Hospital on

Aug. 24 for the monthly visit. But instead

of bingo and cupcakes the Vets were

treated to fresh watermelon and canta-

loupe. The Vets were also encouraged to

challenge their artistic side by engaging in chalk

painting. All of this was done outside so they cer-

tainly had the beautiful landscaping of the Hospital

as inspiration. The next visit will be on Sept.

28. They will leave the Post at 5:45 and will be

back by 9:00.

Oh, our Post is hosting the annual District VA

Hospital Picnic on Saturday, Oct. 7. The Vets will

arrive at the Post at 10:30 to 11:00. We need your

help for set up, serving and breakdown. Come

down and let's show off 846's true colors! Our

guests will love it and so will you. Happy Septem-

ber! ...CHRIS ANDERSON and DANA PFLUMM

THINK MEMBERSHIP! Please renew your

membership if necessary. And sign up a new

member today — applications are at the Post,

or keep a few in your wallet or purse.

We Love a PARADE !

The annual Overland Park parade will be held on

Saturday, Sept. 23rd. To help decorate our award-

winning float, show up at the Post from 6-7 pm on

Friday the 22nd. Then on Saturday the

23rd, folks to ride or walk alongside the

float please be at the Post by 8:30 in the

morning. Larry Fries is the chairman.

Kansas Gov. Brownback signs the POW/MIA proclamation on August 18, 2017.

Representatives of the major veterans organizations are in attendance.

“Special” TEXAS HOLD’EM Saturday, Sept. 9th. 4pm. Early registration and buy-in — $25. Saturday 3:30pm buy-in — $30 Game time, 4pm + plus Burger & Fries, only $5.

GOOD LUCK !

Followed by DAVID LUTHER with his Guitar & Music.

7 - 10 pm

UPCOMING EVENTS —

OCT. 13 — EISENHOWER VIGIL, Abilene KS.

NOV. 4 — MOUSE RACES at Post 846.

HALL RENTAL for YOUR EVENT:

ONLINE BOOKING at www.vfwpost846ks.org , or call (913) 648-4991

*** Full or Half Hall

** Kitchen available

* Separate Bar available

Looking for a great place for a

Party or Reception? HALL RENTAL at VFW POST 846,

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Graduation parties, Wedding reception,

Birthday, Military reunion,

Welcome-Home Party, Anniversary

Remodeled

Thank You for your

Membership and Support of

SANTA FE TRAIL POST 846

VETERANS of FOREIGN WARS

Please stay involved

AND WE’LL SEE YOU SOON !